RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02692 XXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 30 Apr 13 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition that precluded him from achieving a passing score on his FA. He notified the test proctor, after completing the contested FA, that he had a medical issue. Specifically, while completing the cardio component his hands throbbed and went numb and he thought he was having a heart attack or stroked. As a result, he stopped running and walked. However, had he continued running, he would have completed it much faster. Five days later he was seen by his medical provider, who indicated that he had a documented medical condition that precluded him from achieving a passing score on the contested FA. In support of his appeal, the applicant submitted a letter from his medical provider, dated 7 May 2013, indicating that he had a medical condition that precluded him from achieving a passing FA score. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Staff Sergeant (E-5). On 30 Apr 13, the applicant participated in a FA, attaining an overall composite score of 36.50, which constituted an “unsatisfactory” assessment. The applicant was credited with the following component scores: Cardio – 14:42/0.00, Abdominal Circumference – 36.00”/17.00 points, Push-ups – 57/10.00 points, Sit-ups – 53/9.50 points. A list of the applicant’s last five FA results is as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 26 Jul 2013 79.30 Satisfactory *30 Apr 2013 36.50 Unsatisfactory 12 Oct 2012 81.90 Satisfactory 3 Oct 2012 71.60 Unsatisfactory 15 May 2012 Exempt Exempt *Contested FA On 7 Jan 14, a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB), on the basis of “Insufficient evidence; specifically no commander invalidation.” ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the FA dated 30 Apr 13 in AFFMS due to the lack of supporting evidence. DPSIM references AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program (dated 1 July 201 0) AFGM 2.1 (dated 3 Jan 13), Paragraph 10. "If an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) whether they complete the FA or not. Before departing the test location, Airmen must notify the FAC of the presence of an illness/injury." Part a. "If an Airman notifies the FAC of the presence of an illness/injury, the FAC staff (or UFPM where no FAC exists) will not input the scores in AFFMS for the time period specified below. For RegAF and AGR Airmen, the FAC (or UFPM where no FAC exists) will enter the FA results in AFFMS on the 6th duty day if the Commander does not invalidate test results or no response from the Commander is received within this timeframe." The applicant did provide an official statement from his medical provider stating there was a medical condition that precludes him from achieving a passing score; however, did not provide an official statement from the Commander invalidating the applicant's FA score. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachments, was forwarded to the applicant on 24 Jan 14 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we are not persuaded that he had a medical condition that precluded him from obtaining an overall satisfactory rating on the contested FA. While the applicant has provided medical documentation confirming the 30 Apr 13 diagnosis of his condition, he has not met his burden of proving this condition prevented him from successfully completing the contested FA. In this respect, we note the 4 Apr 13 memorandum from the applicant’s medical provider indicating he had a medical condition that precluded him from achieving a passing score on his FA. However, the applicant’s submission does not contain any support from his commander requesting the FA be invalidated, AF Forms 422 exempting him from the contested FA, or the Fitness Screening Questionnaire he was required to complete prior to completing the assessment. Should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider his request. However, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the FA dated 30 Apr 13, did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02692 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Ms. XXXXXXXX, Chair Ms. XXXXXXXX, Vice Chair Ms. XXXXXXXX, Member 1 The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02692 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 May 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 17 Oct 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 14. XXXXXXXX Chair